3 DECEMBER – Trail of Lights
And then there was light! The much-loved annual Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights has finally got the green light to go ahead again this year! The fun kicks off on 3 December and runs until 3 January. Now in its fifth year, the Trail of Lights is a wonderful showcase of literally thousands of lights in world-class lighting displays, as well as nightly entertainment, charity activations and a food garden. To ensure the safety of patrons there are now three entry times, 6pm (R70), 7pm (R65) and 8pm (R60), allowing for social distancing. Tickets are very limited and there are ticket sales at the door.
Details: www.webtickets.co.za or at Pick ‘n Pay stores
9 – 19 DECEMBER – The Ballito Pro
The Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill is back! After sadly having to be postponed earlier this year, the much-anticipated highlight of the SA surfing calendar, The Ballito Pro (the world’s longest running professional surfing event) is on! Taking place at KwaDukuza’s main beach, Willard Beach in Ballito, from 9 to 19 December, this year’s event has a strong theme of ‘we are growing’ or ‘siyakhula’. Apart from the phenomenal, exciting surfing, visitors can look forward to enjoying loads of entertainment like extreme sports demos, beach action, retail and fun activities for the little ones. The ‘sundowner’ and ‘after dark’ elements to the festival will include live entertainment, live music, a movie night and a Christmas fair! There is even an environmental awareness campaign running alongside the event. There’s loads to look forward to! Details: @theballitopro, www.ballitopro.com
22 DECEMBER – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
What would a Christmas be without a family panto? The Playhouse is delighted to be producing for the first time the annual KickstArt pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, KickstArt’s 17th family pantomime promises to be a riot of magic, colour and laughter. Based on the famous fairytale of the fair princess and her adventures involving seven dwarfs – and a particularly evil stepmother – this production is perfect holiday fare for the entire family! The show runs from 18 – 30 December at The Playhouse’s Drama Theatre. (Covid protocols are observed). Tickets from R100, available at www.webstickets.co.za.
Details: www.playhousecompany.com
